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Most anything we have in life; we have to take care of. There are few maintenance free things in the world since everything eventually wears out and has to be replaced. That is why while we have these things, we are required to take care of them so they work to their full potential.
Even as ... Views: 1037
People from the Eastern hemisphere are probably more acquainted with the term or the word “Enlightenment.” If you’re from the Western hemisphere, you probably are acquainted with the term “Awakening”. So what is “Awakening” or “Enlightenment”? In the Western tradition Abraham Maslow was really ... Views: 1037
Long-standing conventional scientific findings and modern political correctness dictate basic personality traits are due to environment, not genetics.
But advances in behavioral genetics contrast with that theory.
Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard, says, “The ... Views: 1036
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The infinite variety of creation is the expression of one common essence.
Version 2:
The essence of all and everything is ‘being’; pure existence, pure intelligence.
Version 3:
Being is conscious of itself. It is awareness, the state of pure consciousness.
Version 4:
Being, ... Views: 1036
There are times when our daily routines seem to drag us down. We get sidetracked and then feel guilty we didn’t get something completed like we always do. We get too focused on the process or the routine trying to make sure we don’t leave anything out. Then we are distracted by our concern of ... Views: 1035
Yes - it may be seen as a trite saying - but it is true. You can’t really expect to get what you want in your life until you have given it to others.
Perhaps that sounds like it doesn't make much sense. How can you possibly give to others what you yourself don’t have? If you can only open ... Views: 1035
When it comes to applying the Law of Attraction, perfect practice makes perfect. It is a fact that one must keep in mind for them to be able to take the right path towards success. If you do the right thing the first time, and all the time, then you will be able to reach unconscious competence ... Views: 1035
Think about the myriad of routines you engage in throughout your week or just one day. There are so many logistics that we are responsible for as women. If you are a working mom often it feels every moment of your day is accounted for. What would have been your down time is spent planning the ... Views: 1035
This stuff really works! That was my initial thought as I straightened up and stepped back to inspect the results of my efforts. Well, actually, I was thinking of another, more coarse term than ‘stuff,’ but you get my drift. I was amazed, dazed and excited. I had just accomplished something I’d ... Views: 1034
One thing common to all great communicators is that when they
speak, everybody listens. However, communicating to people is one
of the greatest fears for most of the human beings, and
especially when it comes to public speaking.
Confident communication however, is more than what you speak. ... Views: 1033
Judges 2:22 “I did this to test Israel – to see whether or not they would obey the Lord as their ancestors did.”
When we look back on history, we see so many examples of where God allowed certain things to happen to His people to test them and strengthen them. The people of Israel had to put ... Views: 1032
We all have forgotten something at some point in our lives. Some of us need reminders about most everything. We get so caught up in life, we tend to forget what is important. We tend to forget the big picture. Yet God continues to remind us. He watches us as we listen to His word in church, as ... Views: 1032
We all know people who always want more. They wonder why they didn’t get the promotion. They wonder why they didn’t get special recognition. They wonder why they don’t have the bigger house, the better cars, and the best of everything.
It is so easy to think of all the things we don’t have. ... Views: 1032
There are several words that are synonymous with harmony: peace, balance, rapport, cooperation, and unity.
So many happenings in the world today are the opposite of the descriptive words above. So much of the world longs for peace, unity, and balance. It seems to be elusive, yet, it so many ... Views: 1031
Fear is an interesting obstacle in any person’s life. Many of us never write down our goals, we fear if anyone else sees them they may disprove or even make fun. By never writing down our goals we postpone ever accomplishing them. Because of fear we limit our ability to succeed.
For those of ... Views: 1031
Religious thought is cluttered with claims of superior knowledge and direct access to God. Statements and iron clad guarantees about what constitutes truth, and in the context of their competitors, untruth. This continual disagreement and debate on what truth actually is leads many individuals ... Views: 1031
We've got a lot regarding dreams. A number of among us wish of owning a successful occupation, a wealthy lifestyle, a risk-free monetary status, a secure romantic relationship, or to simply of going to university or perhaps eating on this fancy diner at some point. A very important factor is for ... Views: 1030
When things happen to others everyone seems to want to reach out to help. When countries are hit with devastations, when families lose a loved one, or when people are in need for whatever reason, we all want to pitch in and do what we can. It is great we are people who care but why do some of us ... Views: 1030
The first step in creating your ideal life is knowing what you want. Unfortunately, there seems to be an “I’m not sure what I really want” epidemic going around. To quote the great 19th century American writer Mark Twain, “I can teach anybody to get what they want out ... Views: 1029
Many might ask, even accuse, how can I, a rabbi, who once was Orthodox, who served an Orthodox congregation, and at the helm of Orthodox educational institutions, be willing, nay eager, to help interfaith couples and (co)officiate at their weddings?
Let me open with a family story. I ... Views: 1029
I never met my grandmother yet I know her, I know her behaviour and her desires, I understand her emotions and attitudes . I never met my grandmother yet I found her in my father’s stories. In these stories she comes to life and I see her speak, I see her smile as I hear her adventures. My ... Views: 1029
When we are going through a situation or have something on our minds, we tend to spend time thinking about the solution or the event which led up to it. We may even share our issues with others to get their feedback or to try and think about things out loud. It’s good to have someone to talk to ... Views: 1029
PERMANENCE
OUR STORY OF WHO WE ARE
THE ILLUSION
Yesterday opportunities came to visit- opportunities to embrace the ways in which I was introduced to my own assumptions of what would always be? Intellectually, should I be asked-does anything last forever, I would have said no. ... Views: 1028
“Judge me, Lord, and plead my cause against a nation without passion. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked. You are my Lord, my stronghold.
Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?
Send Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; let ... Views: 1026
MAXIMIZING OUR POTENTIAL: THE GIFT OF COSMOSIS™
Why do we incarnate on Earth? Most of us return to Earth because we want to serve. We want to ground and express more love. We want the planet to be a better place because of all we say, do and be. We want to manifest the highest ... Views: 1026
Every day we wake up is a new day. It is a new opportunity. We have choices to make today and we have work which needs to be completed. We can choose to use the day constructively or we can make the decision to just do what we need to do to get by. We can go through the day mindlessly without ... Views: 1026
"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."
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Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Two)
Submitters's Note:
This article (in ... Views: 1025
Creative living starts when people realize that by setting purposeful goals and make it a daily habit to achieve them, their lives will have meaning. They must learn that life is more than a succession of twenty four hours of nothingness. The major enemy of creative living is the passive scheme ... Views: 1025
Everybody gets older sooner or later, and trying to stave off the aging process is like trying to stop the sun from rising and setting every morning and evening. Nevertheless, aging can be a difficult process that isn’t always easy to accept, particularly if you’re feeling unhappy and don’t know ... Views: 1025
Most singles searching for love believe they are ready for love. Who can blame them? They're doing all the things mainstream love experts recommend like keeping fit, making room in their life for that special person, and doing what it takes to meet new and interesting potential matches. But they ... Views: 1025
Most of us were taught as children to share. We were taught to share our toys or whatever we had when others were in need. We were taught to share with our friends and with those less fortunate than we were. Often we were rewarded if we shared. Many times when we shared we felt good about what ... Views: 1025
The Wealth Creator Source is a series of powerful interviews with some of the most influential and well known people from around the world. If making real changes in your life is important to you as it is to me, then The Wealth Creator Source is the perfect place to get started.
Once a ... Views: 1022
Do you have hopes and dreams? Do you believe they are truly possible for you?
The Never Ending Story is a movie about a place called Fantasia – where hopes and dreams live. Where fairy tales come to life. In the movie a young boy is reading the book by the same name… he becomes the main ... Views: 1021
In Law of Attraction, the practice of techniques is needed to manifest your dreams. It is a point that one must keep in mind for them to be able to take the perfect path towards success. By doing the right thing all the time, then you will be able to attain unconscious understanding in applying ... Views: 1021
Are you a Believer? The Monkee’s band from the 1960’s had a hit “I’m A Believer”. I will admit I do remember that song. How about you? All of us believe in something – the question is really what do you believe?
What we believe is based on our beliefs. The word believe is really two ... Views: 1020
MY GREATEST RACE: "THE RACE OF LIFE"
Submitter's Note: Craig is presently working on his latest novel 'The (My) Greatest Race'. These are some notes (some thoughts on the 'spiritual and writing journeys' - some from authors unknown) that I've collected and jotted down over the years. So will ... Views: 1020
We have long used the question, “What’s in your house” to not only discover what is currently available for use if seen differently, but to reveal what doesn’t need to be in our house and can be discarded or moved along to another.
In the first glorious warm days of spring I was in our yard ... Views: 1020
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What Is Destiny? - by Adam Benedetto and Zoe Young at Answers in Writing
When we think of our destiny, we think of fulfilling our purpose and living our life as we are meant to. But what does this really mean? Are we not already living our life doing what we do every day? Are we not finding purpose in our life already? The question really is, does your life, right ... Views: 1019
Article Title: The Awakened Spirit - A New Work
Shared by: Craig Lock
Key Words: Books, new books, inspiration, love, words of inspiration, empowerment, spirituality, spiritual growth
Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ... Views: 1015
Question:
I have been meditating for some time now. This morning while meditating I realised something which has totally confused me.
I realised that there are 3 components.
1. Ego/Mind
2. Silent Witness
3. Spirit, Soul or the GAP.
So we can live our lives through our Ego/Mind or ... Views: 1015
Jesus Wished a Better World for All Mankind
A Letter (from the `Gisborne Herald newspaper)
Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Gisborne Herald, Bob Hughes, Christianity, faith, environment
Web site: www.gisborneherald.co.nz/opinion/letter/?id=22473
Thursday, April 28, 2011
I write this on ... Views: 1014
It’s that time of year again when we look back to what we accomplished over the past year and forward to what we wish to do in the next twelve months. For many years this has been an important time of reflection and goal setting for me but this year I’m approaching it a bit differently – by ... Views: 1014
Do you value your life, your health and your happiness?
How much is it worth to you to feel alive, vibrant and fulfilled or on purpose?
Many say there is no price that can be placed on these things since they are so incredibly valuable and life is not really worth much without ... Views: 1013
Now, to return to the root of the matter, since the radiance in them derives from the stimulus of the King and the stimulus of the King from Israel’s actions, Israel is the essence of the entire creation. “How glorious is Your Name throughout the earth,” relates to the power received by the Holy ... Views: 1013
Few people realize that the best way to achieve your goals of happiness and success is simply through raising your self esteem. It’s surprising nowadays how many people genuinely suffer from very low self esteem, and it’s a problem that most people feel holds them back from enjoying their lives ... Views: 1013
There is nothing more powerful and desirable than our full attention and awareness in the present moment. From this place we can joyously create our future, our health, our relationships and true happiness. Being fully present for ourselves and others is the greatest gift we can bestow.
In ... Views: 1013
So much of the world seems to be run by desire.
We see it on the tv everyday: new cars, new clothes, new gadgets. In magazines we see the ideal mate, the ideal body, the ideal social life.
It seems as though a wantingness arises within us automatically and we often find ourselves chasing ... Views: 1013
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ― Benjamin Spock
Trusting ourselves means trusting our intuition or our gut feelings. Intuition is a great self-help tool as it is with us at all time and can tell us what we really want or don’t want in our life and what we need to be ... Views: 1012
We certainly have a great deal involving wants. A few individuals desire of having a profitable profession, a rich life style, a secure financial level, a safe relationship, or just simply of going to college or maybe eating at that nice restaurant someday. Another thing is without a doubt that ... Views: 1011
“God works in Truth.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins
“Today I will tell myself the truth and only the truth. The truth shall set me free.” 40 Days with Emma Curtis Hopkins – Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis
As I gratefully awaken to another day filled with ... Views: 1011